Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS LIVENT CORP.?

Livent is the lithium technology company powering the things that power our lives. From the revolution in electric vehicle batteries, to the handheld devices that connect us, to the strong, lightweight alloys and advanced polymers used in aircraft, athletic footwear and other applications, we move the world forward. Livent offers industry-leading material science expertise, as well as a fully-integrated, high-quality supply of lithium. For companies at the forefront of transforming how the world powers itself, Livent is the lithium technology partner leading the way.

WHERE DID LIVENT COME FROM?

Livent Corp. completed its initial public offering from FMC in October 2018. Our roots in the lithium market go back to the 1940s, when we worked with the United States government to develop useful applications for the element as Lithium Corporation of America, which was acquired in 1985 by FMC, the Fortune 500 chemical company. In 1991, we began supplying Sony Electronics the material for its first lithium-ion batteries used in the electronic manufacturer’s hand-held camcorders, enabling them to build smaller, more portable cameras.

In addition, we have been a leader in both lithium extraction and purification technology. As FMC Lithium, Livent purchased an Argentine brine resource, allowing us to pioneer and commercialize a proprietary purification process that extracts lithium chloride from the brine with over 95 percent purity, simultaneously reducing the overall production time when compared to conventional solar evaporation methods.

WHAT IS THE SIZE AND SCOPE OF LIVENT?

Livent has approximately 800 employees around the world. We operate 7 manufacturing facilities and 10 offices located in 7 countries.

WHO LEADS THE NEW COMPANY?

Information about our management team can be found on our Company Overview page.

WHAT IS THE STOCK TICKER SYMBOL FOR LIVENT?

Livent is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “LTHM”.

WHAT ARE LIVENT’S VALUES?

WHICH MARKETS USE LIVENT PRODUCTS?

Energy Storage & Battery SystemsOur lithium products are helping power the next generation of mobility and green energy. Our high-performance lithium products are used in everything from electric vehicles and stationary storage applications for rechargeable lithium ion batteries to non-rechargeable batteries in electronics, household, military and medical applications.

AerospaceThe only one of its kind produced in the Western Hemisphere, our high-purity lithium metal is helping commercial, business and military aircraft, as well as rockets, increase their payload and fuel efficiency.

PharmaceuticalsOur products meet the high technical standards of the pharmaceutical industry and are a key ingredient in drugs stabilizing moods, and treating hypertension, cardiovascular disorders and obesity, among other disorders.

IndustrialFrom agrochemicals, air treatment, ceramics and glass, construction, dyes, metallurgy to semiconductors, we’re a trusted partner that helps customers create a diverse range of critical applications made possible with lithium.

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